Security Analyst Overview • The Security Analyst role offers an exciting opportunity to safeguard organizational systems and networks against cybersecurity threats. • Monitor and analyze security alerts, threats, vulnerabilities, and unusual system behaviors to ensure robust protection. • Investigate security events, assess their severity, and recommend remediation strategies to IT leadership. • Collaborate with teams to test and evaluate security controls, ensuring effective remediation of identified vulnerabilities. • Assist employees in responsibly using AI tools in compliance with company policies and monitor their usage. • Contribute to server upgrades, systems testing, security changes, and infrastructure maintenance as needed. • Maintain comprehensive security, configuration, asset, and technical documentation to support organizational standards. • Provide backup help desk support to ensure seamless IT operations across the organization. Security Analyst Key Responsibilities & Duties • Monitor and analyze security alerts, threats, and vulnerabilities across systems and networks. • Investigate security incidents, assess their impact, and prioritize findings for remediation. • Test and evaluate security controls to verify effective implementation and remediation. • Assist employees with secure and responsible use of AI tools, ensuring compliance with policies. • Support server upgrades, systems testing, and infrastructure maintenance during scheduled hours. • Maintain detailed documentation of security configurations, assets, and technical processes. • Provide backup help desk support to address technical issues and ensure operational continuity. • Escalate major risks and policy decisions to authorized leadership for resolution. Security Analyst Job Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or related field. • 1-3 years of experience in information technology or information security roles. • Proficiency in information security concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, phishing, and malware. • Familiarity with Windows server environments, networking fundamentals, Microsoft 365, Linux, and Active Directory. • Knowledge of security monitoring tools, endpoint protection, web filtering, and firewall systems. • Experience with MDR (Managed Detection and Response) and EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response). • Strong analytical skills to assess risks and prioritize findings effectively. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information clearly.